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  1. vcaptain

    2013 Suzuki 115, NMEA harness, where are the connections on the motor?

    I'm usually pretty good at finding these things, but I'm stumped, anyone hook one of these up? There are two connections, one square, one round (oval).
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    Motorguide 24v 80lb thrust, wire to battery SUPER hot

    I was out on the lake today, and my trilling motor shut off. I thought maybe it was a loose connection, so I grabbed the Pos, nut on the battery and burned my hand. The insulation was melted off. My said he thinks there is some resistance in the wiring causing it to over heat. Any thoughts...
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    Anyone ever pull a driveshaft from a 2013 115 or bigger lower unit?

    I made a huge mistake and ran the lower unit without enough oil. The bearing on top of the drive shaft is toast. I got everything apart, but pulling the driveshaft was a huge pain. Has anyone else done it? I', trying to figure out if the bearing was one solid piece, or is a bearing, and two...
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    Suzuki lower unit removal question? 2013, 115hp

    I'm going to have to pay some serious idiot tax for not filling my lower unit correctly. Besides the bolts under the plate, do I need to disconnect the shift lever in some specific way? I'm assuming it needs to be in Neutral? Thanks!
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    Suzuki lower unit removal question? 2013, 115hp

    I am going to pay some serious idiot tax for not filling my lower unit correctly. It went out today, lots of bad noises, had to be towed in. Does anyone know any specifics on removing the lower unit. I see the bolts under the main plate, I was wondering if needs to be in N? Do I disconnect...
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    Putting the boat on the trailer

    Hello, Quick loading question, does the boat have to sit on the bow roller? I tried searching, and there was too much to sift through, thanks for any advice.
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    Electrical issue, I'm STUMPED. Honda 15hp, 1997

    I have this Honda 15hp with electric start. About a week ago I was going to go fishing, so the night before I tested the motor, started right up and ran fine. The next day I go to start it and nothing, not a sound. I have the owners manual and have tried all the things they suggest. I tested...
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    1962 Electric shift 50931A 75hp - seeking general knowledge

    Hello All, Once again I could not help myself and bought this motor, I have a problem, and I'm willing to admit that. The guy sold it to me, controls and all for $250, I have not tested anything, he said it ran, and I believe him, so far so good. I'm looking for any advise on this motor...
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    1997 Honda 15hp, won't go in reverse

    I have a 1997 Honda that I have done a lot of work on. The final thing that I cannot figure out is how to adjust the linkage to get F N R, I can get either F and N, or N and R, but not all three, trying to go in R makes a grinding noise and it never fully engages. I've tried adjusting the nut...
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    1946 Johnson Sea Horse - lower unit questions

    Hello everyone, I bought this TD 20 Johnson the other day. It was locked up, but I added some sea foam in the cylinders and it'll crank now. I took the lower unit completely apart, the oil was a thick almost paste like sludge. I cleaned up all the parts, and have it back together, but I...
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    Honda 15hp 1997, swivel case spring question.

    Hello, I bought this 15hp a while ago along with a jon boat. I've done a whole bunch of standard replacements, impeller, plugs, etc. but the one thing that has driven me up the wall is the swivel case. It had almost no parts when I got it, and those it did have were pretty much destroyed. I...
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    Anyone have a 9.9 or 15hp, 97 or older??? I need some photos to fix my bracket

    Hello all, I have a 1997 15hp Honda. Whoever owned it before me didn't do a good job taking care of it. The swivel bracket and tilt lock are messed up. From the diagrams, it looks like I'm missing some parts, but I really can't tell. I hoping that someone out there has this motor. If you...
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    Honda BF15A - compression tested, 95psi on top 125 on the other - problems ahead???

    Hello everyone, I bought a jon boat and trailer the other day from a guy for a song, it came with a 15hp honda, the serial number is BAAL-1204740, so I think it's a 1997, but not positive. The gear case oil looked good, motor oil looked good, and it will turn over with the electric start...
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    1959 35hp Evinrude Lark - ignition wiring question

    Hello all, I am finally re-attempting to get this motor running. The wiring was a mess at the keyed switch from the beginning, the wiring in the motor and the solenoid box looks to be untouched. The store was out of red battery leads, so I bought two black ones, The black on the right side of...
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    1959 Evinrude Lark

    Hello everyone, I am going to attempt to get this 1959 Evinrude 35 hp lark running again. It's mounted on a 1971 starcraft 17ft boat that I bought at auction. I did a compression test before I removed the head. The lower cylinder read 110, the upper 55. I tried a wet test, not sure I got...
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    honda BF20 2hp 80's model - impeller water output question

    I bought this engine for $180 with no carburetor and no idea if it would run or not. I got a new carburetor and now it starts on the first pull every time, which is fantastic cause I was taking a risk. My question is, there is very little water coming out of the pee hole when it's running, it...
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    Grinder revival for $6

    Hello everyone, I just thought I'd share a great product. I found it at HD in the electrical section. It's call "lectra clean", it's basically brake cleaner, but designed for electronics and motors, cost $6. I bought a Hitachi grinder from Costco for $20. About 3/4 through my restore it...
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    Johnson Golden Meteor 100hp - is it a 66 or 67?

    I picked up this Johnson meteor today for $50, with controls and all the wiring. I think it's a 66 since it has the flying saucer head an no black box in the back, but there was no junction box in the boat, and I read that there was supposed to be. I removed all it myself and saw no sign of...
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    A money saving tip

    I renovate and manage rental properties for a living, and one trick I learned to save money is to buy Lowes 10% off coupons on ebay. Home Depot accepts them as well. Each coupon is good for 10% off, the max discount is $500. So that arauco 3/4" ply that is $42 sheet - now $38, times 4 and it...
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